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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.38, 11,083.29 and 4,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.38, 11,083.29 and 4,494.56 is: 6,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.38 : 11,083.29 = 4,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.38/11,083.29 = 4,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.38x = 11,083.29 × 4,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.38x = 49,814,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,814,511.90/8,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.48

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